“It’s time”: Matthäus piles pressure on BVB over Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are still waiting for a decision from Nico Schlotterbeck. Following the change in leadership at BVB, Lothar Matthäus is now calling for a clear signal in the contract talks.

There is still no decision in the contract negotiations between Borussia Dortmund and Nico Schlotterbeck – and at the moment, a swift end to the talks does not seem to be in sight. The main reason is personnel changes at BVB, which are creating additional uncertainty.

For weeks, Schlotterbeck had been in intensive talks with sporting director Sebastian Kehl about extending his contract, which runs until 2027. But after Kehl’s departure and the appointment of his successor Ole Book, the situation has to be reassessed for the Germany international. “I negotiated with Sebastian for a long time, Sebastian is no longer here now,” the centre-back explained openly.

Schlotterbeck also firmly rejected reports of an agreement being imminent: “Unfortunately, we’re not that far yet.” Rather, his perspective has changed due to the recent developments. “I probably would have made a decision in the next few weeks. Now the situation has changed a bit, so I just have to see,” said the defender, who has been a key figure in Dortmund since joining from SC Freiburg in the summer of 2022.

Matthäus shows understanding for BVB star Schlotterbeck

TV pundit Lothar Matthäus has expressed understanding for the delay. “Schlotterbeck wants to see how the decision-makers, Ole Book and Lars Ricken, feel about him. That’s why I can understand his comments,” the record Germany international stressed to Sky Sport. At the same time, however, Matthäus made it clear that the standoff should not drag on for too long.

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With BVB’s sporting planning in mind, he is therefore calling for a clear approach: “It’s time to set a deadline.” Schlotterbeck is an important part of the team and nobody wants to put unnecessary pressure on him, but a decision now has to be made.

The club has also recently signalled that there has been neither an agreement nor a breakthrough. That means the 26-year-old’s future remains open for the time being.

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